Principal Public Transport Officer - West Northamptonshire

Salary: £30.00 an Hour

Full-Time (37 hours)

Contract: Initial 12 week contract – Temp to perm

Purpose and impact:

The Highways and Transport Team provide statutory services that all residents of West Northamptonshire use.
The team is responsible for providing a safe road network that operates efficiently and effectively, providing strategic direction for the future development of highway assets, Public Transport, active travel and all road users, being mindful of budget constraints, legislation and the sustainability agenda.
The team also fulfils the County’s duty to ensure the safe travel of eligible students to school.

The role exists to be the Council’s senior officer and technical expert in Public Transport matters.
They help to formulate the Council’s policies around Public Transport and lead on the delivery of some of those policies, as well as supporting the delivery of the Council’s statutory responsibilities with respect to Public Transport.
Key activities will include leading a team of officers, supporting the activity of the Enhanced Partnership and managing the delivery of the local concessionary travel scheme and Council funded support for local Public Transport services.

Accountable to: This role is accountable to the Sustainable Travel Manager and is responsible for the direct line management of 2 officers.
The role sits within the Highways and Transport Service, part of the Place, Economy & Environment Directorate in West Northamptonshire Council.

Responsibilities:

1.
Manage and supervise the work of the team engaged in delivery of the Council’s policies and statutory responsibilities with regards to Public Transport, and the motivation, development and retention of the staff therein.

2.
Support the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership Scheme and Enhanced Partnership Plan with local bus operators under the Bus Services Act 2017, lead on the development and implementation of the Bus Service Improvement Plan, and write or contribute to funding bids.

3.
Manage budgets for minor bus infrastructure upgrades and repairs and support the team leader with the management of budgets (including external funding from Section 106 and third parties) for Public Transport improvement schemes and supported Public Transport services ensuring the best level of service is delivered to local communities in line with the Council’s policies.

4.
Oversee the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) within the Council’s area, ensuring that passes are issued and operators are reimbursed within the appropriate regulations, and ensure publication of the Council’s statutory annual ENCTS scheme.

5.
Lead on procurement activities, including liaison with internal procurement advisors, for Public Bus Contracts and Framework Agreements, Back Office Systems for the Bus Real Time Information System and ENCTS and any other contracts which may from time to time be required.

6.
Take a strategic overview of the development of bus services and bus related infrastructure within the Council area and to develop ideas, projects and initiatives for their improvement.
Respond to planning application consultations and advise on Section 106 agreements.

7.
Represent the council at national/sub regional fora and work with other sustainable travel agencies and partners to advance local policies, initiatives and schemes.
This includes liaison with rail service and rail station operators to improve service levels, multimodal interchange and passenger experience.

8.
To maximise personal productivity, minimise duplication and errors; and manage our information efficiently and securely to reduce risk, though effective use of Office 365 and our internal IT systems and applications.

9.
Actively challenge and seek to eliminate any directly or indirectly discriminatory practice or behaviours.

10.
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs and ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact Liam Heddle on liamh@4recruitmentservices.com